Sheila M. Eldred
Health WriterSheila Mulrooney Eldred is a graduate of Columbia’s School of Journalism and a former newspaper reporter. As a freelance health journalist, she writes about everything from deadly diseases to elite athletes, including superbugs, opioids, ticks, and laughter yoga. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, Nature, FiveThirtyEight, Pacific Standard, STAT News, and other publications. In her spare time, she and her family love running, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking in Minneapolis.
Latest by Sheila M. Eldred
Metastatic Breast Cancer and Depression
It is normal for a cancer patient to feel sad. But depression is not normal — and it's treatable.
9 Things You Need to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sex
Don't give up! It's worth the effort, and it might actually help our RA symptoms.
Does My Kid Have ADHD? 9 Signs to Look For
It's not always easy to tell the difference between typical kid energy and behaviors that point to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Knowing these symptoms can help.
How to Help Your Child With ADHD Rock the School Year
Real talk about how to work with your child’s school to set realistic expectations and offer maximum support for the school year. You got this!
9 Sneaky Conditions That Mimic RA
Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis takes some detective work, especially because so many health problems cause similar symptoms. Our guide helps you spot the clues so you can get the treatment you need.
8 Simple Ways to Cut Your Cancer Risk Today
No big life overhauls here. Getting proactive about avoiding even one or two of these common carcinogens can help lower your odds of cancer. Which one will you try?
Your Beyond-the-Basics Guide to Endometrial Cancer Staging
After a cancer diagnosis, one of the first things you want to know is how far the disease has progressed. This how your doctors figure it out.
What You Need to Know About Exercising After Bladder Cancer Treatment
Research shows that patients who complete exercise programs after surgery for bladder cancer enjoy better outcomes than those who don’t. So what exercises can you do? A physical therapist, oncologist, and urologist give suggestions.
7 Ways Loved Ones Can Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
If you have lung cancer and you're worried others in your family might get it too, here are 7 helpful prevention tips to share with your loved ones.
Warning Signs of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer tends to spread to the bones, the liver, the lungs, or the brain. Can you recognize the different symptoms of metastasis for each organ?